2019
We are desensitized to gun violence
Three people were shot outside of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night. No one was killed. This time. This shooting came just days after a mass shooting in West Texas that killed seven people and injured 22. Among the seven people killed were a postal worker, a math teacher, a truck driver, a man […]
A talk with Vermillion’s Micci Abbott: Coyote Village’s new Assistant Housing Director
Sitting with graduate student Micci Abbott for 20 minutes is like sitting next to your own personal cheerleader. She greets those in her company with a smile and “hello, beautiful,” no matter who you are. A lifelong native of Vermillion, Abbott was hired as Assistant Housing Director for Coyote Village last week. It’s now her […]
Native Voices lecture series exhibits health, wellness in Native American culture
Around the world, people of all cultures view relationships of health, wellness and illness differently. Throughout the month of September, the University Libraries, in conjunction with other USD groups, are hosting the Native Voices exhibit. Native Voices is a stand-alone exhibit set up in the I.D. Weeks Library from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) […]
Editorial: Advice for freshmen
Another year, another freshman class. We at The Volante understand that freshman year can be a scary time of transitions, so we’ve compiled a list of our best advice for those navigating their first year on campus. Wear your USD ‘23 shirt as much as possible. Upperclassmen will see that you’re a freshman and will […]
Flamez Tobacco opens doors in Vermillion
A Minnesota-based tobacco and vapor shop expanded into Vermillion this summer. On the other hand, if you want to Buy Native Cigarettes Online, then a trustworthy site may have the supplies you need. Flamez Tobacco & Vapor shop, previously only open in Minnesota, added a store on Vermillion’s Cherry Street as well as a location […]
Coyotes sweep competition at IUPUI Invitational
Head Coach Leanne Williamson earned her 100th career victory as USD swept the competition at the IUPUI Invitational in Indianapolis over the weekend. USD vs IUPUI The Coyotes defeated Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in four sets to secure their first win of the season at The Jungle on Friday. After dropping the first set 20-25, […]
Coyote Crazies look to change tailgate culture while alternative options move in next door
A rainy Saturday morning hindered the first tailgate of the football season, which saw roughly 50 attendees congregating outside the DakotaDome prior to USD’s showdown with Montana. Tailgate returns as an option for fans this year and cosmetically remains the same, but the Coyote Crazies are aiming to change the experience for attendees. Across the […]
Sister not-so-secret nudes
If you’re an active Twitter user – as we all should be – you couldn’t have missed the latest sister scandal. That’s right. I’m talking about James Charles’ booty pic. James joined celebrities like Bella Thorne and Whitney Cummings in leaking their own nudes after being threatened by a hacker. The picture quickly circulated and […]
Coyote soccer falls to Loyola-Chicago, Illinois-Chicago on road
USD women’s soccer dropped two matches to Loyola-Chicago (1-2-0) and Illinois-Chicago (2-1-1), over the weekend. USD at Loyola-Chicago The Coyotes fell to the Ramblers 2-1 on Friday at the Loyola Soccer Park. Loyola outshot USD 19-8 throughout the game, putting seven of those shots on target. The Ramblers earned their first goal from graduate student […]
Coyote triathlon place second at Central Regional Qualifier
USD triathlon opened the season with a second-place finish at the Rec Plex in Pleasant Prairie, Wisc. on Sunday. The Coyotes totaled 17 points at the Central Regional Qualifier and fell to three-time defending national champion Arizona State, who finished with six points. While the Sun Devils won the event and swept the top three […]